News: Safety

World Athletics publishes concerning findings from four-year analysis into online abuse

World Athletics has unveiled the findings of a ground-breaking four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics - the first in-depth, longitudinal analysis of the issue by an…

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Dec 18, 2024 Marketing / Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

Court orders Granties Maze owner to dismantle ‘materially unsafe’ amusement rides

John Grant, the owner of the Granties Maze in the NSW Illawarra, has been ordered to dismantle more than two dozen attractions at the fun park - including a climbing wall, bumper car track…

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Dec 18, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

‘Keep Your Cool at the Pool’ Campaign urges respect for lifeguards and other aquatic facility staff

Amid rising instances of abuse, violence and aggression directed at staff working in aquatic facilities around the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has launched a new…

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Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

Mysterious debris balls wash up on NSW South Coast beaches

Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW Far South Coast last week reported mysterious debris balls having washed up on at least two beaches – in a similar scenario to the mixed waste…

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Dec 16, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association and International Swim Schools Association formalise partnership

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the International Swim Schools Association (ISSA) have formalised their partnership in what is referred to as “a major step in…

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Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Police assessing ‘potential criminal conduct’ involving former WAIS and Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov

Western Australian Police are assessing “potential criminal conduct” involving former Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov in the wake of allegations that he groomed,…

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Dec 14, 2024 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

New draft guidelines released for safe diving at aquatic facilities

A draft guideline for safe diving at aquatic facilities has been released by Royal Life Saving - Australia on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC) for public…

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Dec 13, 2024 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

Life Saving Victoria latest drowning report reveals death spike among young and multicultural Victorians

Life Saving Victoria has this week released its 2023-24 Life Saving Victoria Drowning Report, which provides data and insights on drowning incidents across the state. The report provides…

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Dec 11, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

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